On this episode of All INdiana Politics, Sen. Todd Young and Rep. Andre Carson discuss what they have learned from the Trump administration's briefings on the air strikes on Iran. Plus, Indiana's best political team assesses former Indianapolis mayor Greg Ballard's chances of success following Ballard's announcement he will run for secretary of state as an independent.

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The air strikes on Iran are by far the largest combat operation the United States has ever undertaken against that country. Democratic lawmakers, in particular, have accused the Trump administration of offering shifting explanations for why President Trump authorized Operation Epic Fury.

The All INdiana Politics team talked to two members of our Congressional delegation, Republican Sen. Todd Young and Democratic Congressman Andre Carson. They serve on the Senate and House intelligence committees, respectively, and have received briefings on the operation. Phil Sanchez interviewed Young and Garrett Bergquist talked to Carson. Both lawmakers weighed in on the Trump administration's rationale for the strikes as well as the risk of retaliatory attacks from Iran here in Indiana.

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On this episode of All INdiana Politics, Indiana's Congressional delegation reacts to large-scale air strikes launched against Iran on Feb. 28. Plus, Indiana's best political team weighs the potential political fallout from the strikes at home, and assesses the results of the just-concluded 2026 legislative session.

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On this episode of All INdiana Politics, Congressman Andre Carson remembers the late civil rights leader Jesse Jackson, the Chicago Bears announce they have tentatively selected a site in Hammond, and Indiana's best political team breaks down a major immigration enforcement bill that could soon head to the governor's desk.

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On this episode of All INdiana Politics, Sen. Todd Young explains why he does not agree with Democrats' calls to reform or abolish ICE. Former Indiana Democratic Party Chair Kip Tew reflects on the legacy of the late longtime Congressman Lee Hamilton. Plus, Indiana's best political team dives into calls for changes to state law after the death of Fishers teenager Hailey Buzbee.

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In the wake of two shootings in Minneapolis by ICE and Border Patrol agents, Congressman Andre Carson tells All INdiana Politics ICE should be either reformed or abolished and replaced with something else. Carson also explains to News 8's Garrett Bergquist why he has signed on to articles of impeachment against Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem. Plus, the two newest members of Indiana's best political team, former state representatives Matt Bell and Karlee Macer, discuss a proposed funding fix for Indiana's child care voucher program and assess the legislature at halftime.

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On this episode of All INdiana Politics, Sen. Jim Banks explains why he doesn't think President Donald Trump's Greenland deal will lead to any cessions of territory to the United States. Banks also provides an update on a replacement for the Roudebush VA Medical Center and a bill to require hospitals to test for fentanyl poisoning. Plus, Indiana's best political team assesses options state lawmakers are considering to address Indiana's child care shortage.

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On this episode of All INdiana Politics, Gov. Mike Braun endorses affordability measures in the legislature in his State of the State address. Former Indianapolis City-County Council President Vop Osili launches a campaign for mayor. And Indiana's best political team assesses a bill to set up a stadium authority that could bring the Chicago Bears to northwest Indiana.

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Democratic Congressman Andre Carson, who serves on the House Intelligence Committee, tells News 8 political anchor Phil Sanchez the recent capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro by U.S. special operations forces grossly overstepped President Donald Trump's war-making authority. Plus, Gov. Mike Braun talks to News 8 government reporter Garrett Bergquist about a record year for state police drug busts. Meanwhile, Indiana's best political team looks ahead to the State of the State address set for Jan. 14.

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State lawmakers will resume the 2026 legislative session on Jan. 5 and plan to wrap up by Feb. 28. Legislative leaders and Gov. Mike Braun discuss their priorities for the session. Plus, Indiana's best political team explains why this session might not be especially productive.

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